A welcome message from the president

Welcome! Our website will be an indispensable aid to you as you plan that next step
along your educational path.

More than 66,000 graduates call the Community College of Rhode Island their alma mater,
and I invite you to explore the wealth of opportunities available to you at the largest
community college in New England.

From modest beginnings on Promenade Street in Providence, with 325 students and 11
faculty members, the Community College of Rhode Island has grown to more than 15,000
students and 850 faculty across four main campuses and two satellites.

Our mission is to provide open access to all Rhode Islanders who want to gain the
knowledge, skills and training necessary to successfully pursue postsecondary education
and high-quality employment.

We set high academic standards necessary for transfer and career success and are proud
that approximately 50 percent of entering CCRI students intend to transfer to four-year colleges or universities. Our Joint Admissions Agreement with RIC and URI and our more than 50 articulation agreements will make that goal a reality.

My team and I look forward to supporting your success as a member of our CCRI community.